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Redskins Journal - Free Lance-Star

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cooke, in 1990. She was a lifelong housewife, dedicated to the care of her family, and a committed servant to her Lord through her church, Colonial Beach Baptist. She is survived by her sons, Elton ...

Colonial Properties to sell up to $50M of stock - Palm Beach Interactive

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Colonial Properties Trust said Thursday that it filed paperwork that will allow it to sell up to $50 million worth of its common shares through an "at-the-market" offering, in which a broker executes a sale at the best price ...

Man With Heart Condition Jumps Into Pond to Rescue Dog - WJLA

COLONIAL BEACH, Va. - A dog is safe and warm at home Thursday night thanks to a kind neighbor who didn't hesitate when he saw the animal struggling in cold water. Kobe the Havanese has learned the hard way that a pond with thin ice is no place to ...

Staten Island obituaries - Staten Island Advance

* Michael Hoffmann, 67, formerly of Stapleton, died Feb. 19. Arrangements are being handled by Quinn Shalz Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. * Charles Erickson, 79, of New Dorp Beach, died Thursday. Arrangements are being handled by Colonial ...

Official facing drug charges - Free Lance-Star

Westmoreland County Supervisor Lynn C. Brownley was arrested and jailed yesterday on a felony charge of drug possession. According to Sheriff C.O. Balderson, Brownley turned himself in at the Sheriff's Office about 3 p.m. after being informed that he ...

Va tourism sweepstakes offers family vacations - Palm Beach Interactive

Get ideas for getaways - from international travel and cruises to fun things to do in our own backyard. Plus, browse vacation photo galleries and upload yours for free. RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Tourism Corporation is offering families a chance ...

House RollCall-HB1390-Lingamfelter - Washington Examiner

Staunton; Bell, Rob, Albemarle; Byron, Campbell; Carrico, Grayson; Cleaveland, Botetourt; Cline, Rockbridge; Cole, Spotsylvania; Comstock, Fairfax; Cosgrove, Chesapeake; Cox, J.A., Hanover; Cox, M.K., Colonial Heights; Garrett, Lynchburg; Gear ...

Hein, Milton Fred, Jr. - Southern Maryland Online

Mr. Hein was the owner and operator for 40 years of Mil-Mar, Inc., which he founded in 1968. It was the first custom home builders in Charles County. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Sergeant during the Korean ...

Quake-ravaged town gets help - Arizona Daily Star

MICHAEL ROBINSON CHAVEZ / LOS ANGELES TIMES Chilean residents, left homeless by the weekend's earthquake and tsunami, sift through donated clothes at the Chacarillas school in Constitucion. Of 800 deaths nationwide from Saturday's quake, some 500 ...

NHC residents can be tourists for free - WECT

Military History Museum, Noon-4pm, 116 Air Force Way, Kure Beach, 477-0499. Artifacts, memorabilia, displays from WWI through Desert Storm, w/photos, documents, letters, uniforms, fieldgear, hats, helmets, gift shop, more. The Black Cat Shop, 1-5pm ...

Open Question: Honestly, do you love America despite the Neo-conservatism?

I admit the scenery in America can get magnificent (in places)....what a beautiful country. The California typography is surreal, from the Desert to the Pacific to the Redwoods to the valley to San Francisco Bay to the vineyards to the Sierra to Yosemite....to Big Sur.....to Hollywood and the celebrities.....it MAKES America! I LOVE driving across Ohio and seeing the smalltown hardworking Union industrial towns that built the backbone of America. I love the independent eccelectic sleepless New York, NY. I love the vision of paradise you sense in Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando and the Beaches of Miami. The French Culture of New Orleans. The glitter of Las Vegas. The history of the native peoples in the Dakotas, the carvings of our forefathers on the stones of Mount Rushmore. The people of the Rockies in Colorado.... the hospitality of the South The ever still grasslands of Texas The Colonial settlements and battlefields of Virginia. The slow-cooked Barbecue of the Carolinas... The serenity of America's National Parks and State Parks. The 10,000 Lakes and wooden cabins and cottages and churches, of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.... what a BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!!!! We are blessed to live in this country. But what is with the neo-conservatives who want to take everything down and put Walmarts everywhere and bail out AIG and big companies instead of helping small businesses and poor families? what are we doing to this BEAUTIFUL country....This country is too beautiful to destroy with bad politics. Can we at least agree on that? And before you all die, you need to take drive along Arizona's Desert hills and hike the Grand Canyon more

Voting Question: help with probability problems?

Thank you guys so much please help i cant seem to get these right! 1.Mrs. Prest stayed at the Colonial Hotel twice. The first time in February, there were 2 rooms by the beach and 2 rooms by the lounge available. In March, when she returned, the available rooms were: 2 rooms by the beach and 3 rooms by the lounge. What is the probability that she never got a room by the beach? 2. Ellen Sugrue is a fisherman with customers in Maryland and Delaware. In Maryland she sells to 4 restaurants and 1 supermarket; in Delaware to 2 restaurants and 6 supermarkets. They all send her new orders at the beginning of the week. Early Monday morning she gets the first order from Maryland and the first from Delaware. How probable is it that both are from restaurants? more

Voting Question: I REALLY need help with these probability problems! Help please!?

Please please please help me. I'v tried 4 or 5 times and keep getting a bad score on these problems. Thank you all so much! (please number your answers :) And i know it's a lot but im BEGGING you. Please help me. And also, things can stay improper. :) thanks! 1.Mrs. Prest stayed at the Colonial Hotel twice. The first time in February, there were 2 rooms by the beach and 2 rooms by the lounge available. In March, when she returned, the available rooms were: 2 rooms by the beach and 3 rooms by the lounge. What is the probability that she never got a room by the beach? 2. Ellen Sugrue is a fisherman with customers in Maryland and Delaware. In Maryland she sells to 4 restaurants and 1 supermarket; in Delaware to 2 restaurants and 6 supermarkets. They all send her new orders at the beginning of the week. Early Monday morning she gets the first order from Maryland and the first from Delaware. How probable is it that both are from restaurants? 3.In the morning Theodora goes fishing at Lonesome Pond, and in the afternoon at Sleepy Pond. The fish in Lonesome Pond are 6 trout, 4 perch and 2 sunfish, and in Sleepy Pond they are 4 trout, 4 perch and 4 sunfish. If Theodora catches one fish in each pond, what is the probability that both are trout? 4.Mr. Matthei left some cans on the kitchen counter: 1 spinach, 1 asparagus and 2 pumpkin. His son Charlston accidentally knocked one over and onto the floor. How likely is it that he knocked over a can of spinach? 5.On Tuesday and Thursday night, Tim went to bed listening to his favorite music CD. The CD contains music from 2 different composers: 2 tracks are Gershwin and 4 tracks are Barber. His stereo is programmed to play the tracks in a random order. What is the probability that he didn't get to hear Gershwin first on either Tuesday or Thursday night? 6. Mr. Lundgren manages a construction company which is currently hiring. If today he interviewed 6 plumbers and 6 electricians, how probable is it that the first applicant he saw was a plumber? 7.Jack has some things in his pocket: 6 twigs and 6 leaves. What is the probability Jack will find a twig if he pulls just one thing out of his pocket? 8. Mrs. Acosta took the bus downtown in the morning and back to her own neighborhood in the afternoon. In the morning there were 2 women and 3 men on the bus before she got on, and in the afternoon 6 women and 6 men. On both rides, she sat next to someone. What's the likelihood that she sat next to a woman both times? 9. Mr. Davis buys a box of chocolates, which come with different fillings inside. The flavors are: 3 orange and 3 mint. How likely is it that the first chocolate Mr. Davis eats has orange inside? 10.Debbie has some socks in two drawers. In one drawer she has 4 blue, 4 purple and 4 white socks. In the other drawer she has 4 blue, 5 purple and 3 white socks. If Debbie takes one sock out of each drawer, what is the probability that neither one is blue? thank you guys soo much! more

Voting Question: Which hotel do u think is better?

These hotels r in the bahamas..for mi sweet 16 i want to go to the bahamas and i cant choose which hotel to go to : Paradise Island harbour resort bahamas British Colonial Hilton Nassau Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort please and thank you! more

Resolved Question: has anyone stayed at barcelo maya colonial resort in mexico?

im planning a trip to mexico in early may with friends, its really important to me that it has a nice beach, with at least one hot tub (the hotel i last stayed at didnt have one!) and free water sports ie snorkeling, wind surfing...ect. also do you think that it will be hot in mexico around that time, and if you can give me any tips or pointers that would be great! ps: if you dont like this hotel could you point me out to a minnimum 4 and a half star hotel in cancun mayan riviera that you enjoyed alot better i would really appreciate that, thanks so much guys! more

Voting Question: Vacation Virginia Beach?

So my mom wants to go to Virginia beach for summer vacation but i don't think its sounds like fun. She told me there was some colonial village but i don't want my vacation to feel like a social studies Field trip. I have never been before but i think there is aquarium maybe. What other attractions are there in virginia beach? PS-No amusement parks cause we are going to one in August. more

Voting Question: Spanish speaking people please help me translate this correctly!!!!!!!?

I am doing a Spanish project and I just read the top of the page and it says it has to be written in Spanish and not in English. I just wrote the whole thing in English because that is what we usually do for culture projects. I would use a translator but they are never accurate. Please please please help! Thank you!! Here is what needs to be translated from English to Spanish: Uruguay is surrounded on three sides by water. To the west is the Uruguay River. To the southwest is the Rio de la Plata. The Atlantic Ocean is in the southeast. Brazil lies to the north of Uruguay. Capital The capital of Uruguay is called Montevideo. Montevideo is a port and is Uruguay’s largest city consisting of over 1,000,000 people. It was established in 1726 originally as a military base and is located in the south part of the country. Population Uruguay’s population is about 3.5 million people. 8810 are of European descent. President Dr. Tabare Vazquez is the current president, elected October 31st, 2004. The climate is mild. Uruguay has warm to hot summers and cool to cold winters. During the winter, Uruguay sometimes gets polar air because of its latitude. In the summer, however, it gets tropical air from Brazil. History Uruguay was originally settled by the Spanish and Portugese in the 1600’s. The Spanish used cattle. They became a factor in the increase of wealth of the country. The capital, Montevideo was founded mostly because of its natural harbor. Culture Because of the different conquerors and immigrants, Uruguay has a diverse culture. The architecture varies from Colonial fortresses to modern urban areas. There are many writers, artists, and musicians. Carlos Vilaro is one of the well known sculptors of Uruguay. There is even a carnival similar to Mardi Gras. Tourist Attractions There are modern skyscrapers, cathedrals, and historic areas in Montevideo, the capital. The historic district called “Old Town” is a popular attration. In the summer, there are beaches and resorts. The beautiful Punta del Diablo is also popular with the tourists. Thank you so much!!!! 10 points for best answer!!Thank you!!!! did you use a translator?Thank you rokerita too!! more

Resolved Question: Question for Huntington Beach residents?

I was just wondering about the Colonial Inn Youth Hostel.. I've read a little about it online but not much.. I was just wondering if anyone that actually lives in Huntington Beach or maybe even Costa Mesa, if you knew if the Colonial Inn Youth hostel still exists? Or if you had anymore information about what happened to it.. more

Resolved Question: Can someone interpret this dream for me as best as possible?

This dream may be very very strange to you, as I am 16 and have aspergers syndrome; but please try and follow me as well as you can. Here we go: So I start in this HUGE landscape full of rolling hills and sandy plains. All of a sudden i'm next to a house, then I start to walk away from it. My step-mother appears out of nowhere and starts threatening me and cursing at me for no reason. Then all of a sudden I appear inside a volcano. I'm walking along and the deeper I get the creatures that I meet get scarier and scarier. Out of nowhere this crazy over-sized wolf just barely attacks me with his toxic-like fangs, then I wake up. I proceed to fall back asleep as it was only 5am. I'm still in the volcano and the creatures get even scarier. They range from grayish brown blobs of goop to mountain like slime with incredibly disoriented faces. For some reason, I keep on going while everyone behind me runs away scared out of their minds. I hear screaming and yelling as people are getting murdered and dismembered like it's the holocaust times 5. Skyscrapers in the volcano proceed to slowly get eaten up by the disjointed blobs. The volcano starts to erupt and rocks below me are separating, revealing the magma below. I try to run away but the rocks and lava keep rising. I turn and run the wrong direction while other people run through a hole in the volcano. I see my 20 year old sister get killed as she falls into a pit of magma. The rocks and magma push me into the walls of volcano and I proceed to get squashed, then I wake up again. It was 6am, not wanting to fall asleep again, I still did. I then was watching a really funny video with something to do about aliens disguised as humans coming to earth and trying to teach me and my sister a valuable lesson about who knows what. Shortly thereafter, I appear inside the video I was watching but this time with a little twist. While driving with the aliens in a convertible through retro looking hills, they started making love right in front of me, but it looked like 16-bit sex that comes out of a SNES. Quickly, I jump ahead to a beach with me and the aliens and my 2 sisters driving with me. For a strange reason, we crash and roll down a hill into a gloomy harbor. I had a dream just like this about 2 years ago which I amazingly recall, in that dream I proceeded to freeze to death in the pool, but this time we all manage to wash up to a beach totally randomly. The aliens and my sisters "teleported" to a small shack near the beach. As I walked through the beach it was really populated with a bunch of people lying on the sand relaxing. I finally got to the shack and the alien revealed himself as a mix of an alien and predator from the movie "AVP". I then realized I was again recalling another dream I had a year ago, but with a few things different. I was looking at some sort of incredibly modern control interface with all sorts of buttons and controls. The alien spoke to me and said "what makes you a quality leader?" I then described to him how good of a leader I was and these numbers on the control interface started to rise. In the dream I had a year ago, the numbers rose to 42% "leader". This time it rose to 76.8% "leader". He than interrupted me and said "If you think you're such a good leader then why don't you control this and prevent it from happening!!" "These are the buttons you need to press, pull, turn, and press the yellow button!". The button said "prevent peace". He then proceeded to turn a knob with a timer on it and said "I give you 2 minutes!". He stormed off. I started hearing something from a microphone near me and said "This is colonial *blurred out voice* can anyone hear me?" His image was projected on the monitor near me. He and this other alien were both arguing whether or not to destroy the home planet of the AVP alien. I was trying to talk and voice my opinion and tell them what's right but I couldn't, my mouth felt numb. All of a sudden the planet on the monitor explodes and the AVP alien rushes in and shouts "how could you do this to me?!" A gravity hammer from Halo 3 was sitting right next to him and I decided to kill him. I picked up the hammer and just as I was about to chop is head off everything flashed and it skipped ahead to 10 seconds later, with his head lying on the ground while I remained woundless. I woke up shortly after, totally dazed and confused as to what the hell just happened. So anyone want to give this monster of a dream a shot and explain this for me?How can this dream POSSIBLY be something I just think about out of the blue? Way too complex.I don't play video games. more

Resolved Question: All-inclusives in Cayo Guillermo/Cayo Coco, Cuba.?

Hi all. I am pregnant and I want to make sure I go to a good hotel. I remember when I went to Varadero (and I will never ever return), the hotels in the magazine looked very modern and nice. You get there and the side of the buildings are black with the stucco half off and old. I don't want the same for this time. The food was also horrible. It was the same every day, the cola was not your usual Coke or Pepsi or Crush, it was.. home brand? And it was flat and hot. The standard room had cold water, and bug blood splattered here and there on the walls. I don't want to see any cockroaches, not dead, not alive. I will never have that experience again, I hope or I will damn all of Cuba. Anyone can please rate these 4 star hotels? - Tryp Cayo Coco - Blau Colonial - Iberostar Daiquiri - Melia Cayo Guillermo - Oasis Playa Coco - NH Krystal Laguna (which is probably bad) I appreciate that only those who have had experiences answer this question. I don't want links to hotels or stuff like that, I can do that on my own. I would like you to tell me about: - the accomodations (room quality, insects, cleanliness) - the service in restaurants and maid, especially front desk, and in general - any bribes? For example they give you a shit room and then ask you for $20 per day for an upgrade. - the food, is it safe, tasty, repetitive? - the grounds and the pool. Are there enough chairs for everyone, on the beach and near the pool? - how is the snack bar service? In a hotel in Varadero, there was no concept of priority of who arrives first, it was based on who looked more threatening to the guy serving. The woman had to come to eliminate this nonsense. - Did you get sick from the food or water there? - Do they give you bottled water to take to your room? I thank you all. more

Resolved Question: What should I do to make a week out of Williamsburg, VA?

I know about Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, and Water Country USA. How many days should I plan for each place I visit in the area? Should we swing by Virginia Beach while we are in the area? Keep in mind, I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old.We are planning to go in April or May. more

Resolved Question: What is the best promo by the great One the Rock?

The one where he talks about how he and HHH goes way back…..to colonial days……….It’s Benedict Helmsly vs George Rockington. ‘I can not tell a lie. You are a monkey’s A****’ and the constitution stuck straight up his a$$...way up! Goes on to make fun of Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman. ‘Paul Heyman lying naked on beach... cheering brock like a big walrus ‘Brock...brock…brock’’. more

Resolved Question: Central America backpacking advice please?

Hi, im planning a trip to C.A from December to March and i cant wait but i need a little advice! Has anyone done a route from Panama to Guatemala (or vice versa)? How long did you do it in? I'm planning on a 3 month trip and i'd like to take in the majority of places along the way, inc a few islands, ruins, beaches, highlands, colonial towns etc. I'd also like not to do it in a mad rush if poss! What would you recommend as a budget? I think around $3500 US dollars should be enough bearing in mind im not doing Mexico and dont plan on spending lots of time in the more expensive Costa Rica. I'll be after the cheapest hotels and food, and splurges on nights out wont play a massive part in my trip. Thanks for your help!Ok, despite my best efforts to not let it, the post about the dangers of C.A have freaked me about a bit! I spent 3 months in Mexico before and have travelled S.E Asia so i know all about keeping wits about me and using common sense etc. Can anyone who's been tell me, is there more to it than that?? more

Resolved Question: Central America backpacking for 3 months - advice pls!?

Resolved Question: Which is the best Eastern city to live in the United States?

I have been to North Carolina mountains...too many mountains for me. Beautiful, but could not seem to get out of them! I am looking for a colonial town on the eastern part of the U.S. that is close to a bigger city, with mountains and beach nearby as well. I dont care if it snows, actually, I do prefer four seasons. A city where it is not filled with older people. I am a newly wed and would like to start a family soon, so would like to live around people my age. Hopefully a city where housing is relatively moderate like 250,000 will get you a nice home. IS THIS CITY JUST A DREAM, OR CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT, PLEASE!!!!! thank you very much! more

Resolved Question: I'm looking to buy a chihuahua puppy tomorrow...anyone selling?

I'm looking for an *ABOUT* 8 week old chihuahua puppy. I'm looking for a White with black spots, White with brown spots or White with tan spots. Long or short coat is fine. Must have shots and be de-wormed. I live in Colonial Beach, Virginia... and I'm looking around..... Fredricksburg, Montross, Stafford, Tappahanock, Waldorf, LaPlada, .... close by (ish) Any help would be appreciated, Or if you are selling or know of someone that is that would be great as well...pics are MORE THAN WELCOME. I can be reached at wandering_soul3465@yahoo.com or wandering_soul3465 yahoo messenger.I have been researching different breeds for 3 years. I'm hooked on chihuahuas and just really want one tomorrow so we can start playing :-)No S*** you don't just but and animal without researching it, and same to buying shoes. I know they are costly, I know what I'm willing to pay. The only thing I asked for was for a BREEDER THAT IS SELLING IN MY AREA THAT WANTS THE SALE TO COME FORWARD. OR if someones friend is in my area that just had puppies...not DON'T get that dog... I'm not interested in that. SOOOOOO if you don't have anything I'm asking for don't comment...go outside and do something better with your time. stop wasting everyone else's. >:-p more

Resolved Question: is the beach swimmable at Dreams Punta Cana resort?

Hi, i booked a week at Dreams Punta Cana, and thinking of switching over to Majestic Colonial because of the beach. Some reviews on tripadvisor state that ocean is not really swimmable at Dreams Punta Cana, is that true. If someone was there, can you please tell me in all the details about the beach and the ocean. waves, sand, rocks, colour, undertoe, the depth, warm or not too warm, dangerous, or anything you can think of would be highly appreciated. thank you. more

Resolved Question: Tricare prime when pregnant?

Im soo confused. I am newly married to a navy active duty member. We enrolled me in prime which took affect June 1st. I live in VA beach, just moved here and am 20 weeks pregnant. I havent had my last prenatal appointment since May 6th before I moved when I had different insurance.... I was assigned a civilian PCM which referred me to Virginia Beach OBGYN on 1181 first colonial and when I go to the tricare site etc I do not see that under In-network or preferred network provider or anything. However, the referral to go there was approved by tricare. Sooo, with that referral does that mean tricare will pay for everything even though it's a civilian obgyn. Would they not have approved it if it wasnt in network? Im waiting on the letter now and an appointment as well as the transfer of all my prenatal records from my old doctor. I guess all of this could take another couple of weeks, Im already 5 weeks overdue since my last check up... Im just worried that even though the referral was approved, that Im being sent to a doctor that isnt approved and even with prime, Ill have to pay. So confused? any suggestions. more

Resolved Question: summer in Virginia...what to do?

I've got a whole summer in Virginia, any suggestions on what to do? We have already done the usual stuff: Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens. I'm near Hampton, but we don't mind some driving time. (We've already planned on New York & D.C.) Is there anything else we should put on our agenda? more

Resolved Question: What is a Mexican city or town that is both colonial and a beach.?

We are planning to go on vacation and want to find a city that is both. It doesn't even have to be Mexico but I find that is where the best values for the money are. more

Resolved Question: PLEZ..proof read my essay on the theme of The Pearl by Steinbeck?

Greed and ambition are powerful emotions that have the power to destroy innocence. Steinbeck shares this message with his readers in The Pearl as he shows the changes in the main character, Kino, when he finds himself “the Pearl of the World”. At the beginning of the story Kino shows a great love for his life and family; he would wake up to the sound of little splashes of morning waves on the beach and his wife cooking, and would see a perfect morning. Before the pearl Kino was a simple, loving, and humble man whom was content and satisfied with his life. For Kino the pearl first represented victory and triumph. It represented hope, a life free from the restraints of colonial oppression. The discovery of the pearl seemed a happy accident, one that corrected the tragic accident of Coyotito's scorpion sting. Kino saw a new life for his family and himself. With the pearl, Kino planned on getting new clothes for the family, getting married in a church, have his son Coyotito go to school, and then, saw himself buying a rifle. Wanting the rifle was the change in Kino, for the rifle represents power. He was now seeing how the pearl would bring him power rather than the good it would bring his family. Greed and ambition began to fill him. He starts to get caught up on the riches that came with the pearl and forgets the good things he already had. The pearl quickly began to transform from a symbol of hope to a symbol of evil. Jealousy and distrust soon surrounded the town of La Paz. Kino’s greed and ambition turned him into a criminal. Protecting the pearl shortly leaded him to behave violently toward his wife, and to the murder of four men. The pearl no longer holds the same promises it did when he first found it. It cost Kino his canoe, home, and his only son. He gained a pearl “as large as a sea gull’s egg” and as “perfect as the moon” but because of his greed and desire, he lost it and more. What am i missing? Is everything written correctly? opinions? thanx in advance. more

Resolved Question: Northeast/Upper East Coast Road Trip Vacation?

Hi, my family been thinking of going on a roadtrip out to the northeast US, and want to stop at nice places along the way. Our first idea was go to Virginia and stay a few nights in VA beach and then maybe a night in "colonial williamsburg", VA. then maybe head north to Washington DC for a few nights, then maybe up to new york, maybe a night in the city, or just a day visit, then see some countryside, then maybe Niagra Falls (dunno if its any good on US side). I figured this would be about a 2-3 week trip possibly, if we do all this. Any suggestions?? On particular places to stay?? We are going to drive out from Detroit, Michigan area. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Spring Break in Virginia. What can you do in...Virginia? :(?

Ugh. My parents want us to drive down to Virginia for the weekend. See Williamsburg, Jamestown and go to Busch Gardens. What can you do at Williamsburg? I mean, its all museums and staring at houses. For a teenager this is no fun. So what other fun stuff can you do in Virginia. And I really want to go to a beach and tan. That's what I've been looking forward to, NOT colonial times. more

Resolved Question: Help me find a place in Australia?

Hi, I really need help from Australian people for a matter that may seem very weird: I have a memory of a place in Australia and I can't figure it out what place exactly it is. It would be a long story to explain, but believe me, it's a lifetime that I try... So please, I'll give you all the clues that I've got and I hope someone can give me any suggestion. It's a small city, there are some small white palaces, and some broken white walls between the street and the beach; the beach is not very large, the sand is pale, the sea is light-blue. There are sand dunes all around. In the citycentre the is a round square and a bus terminal. There are some souvenir shops in a colonial style, with a big marble roofing and white columns. Nearby the city there is countryside. I know it's all very vague but it's the best I can do. Probably it will be impossible for everyone to figure this place out, but thanks anyway! :) more

Resolved Question: Which place should I go for Spring Break?

I have 2 kids, 11 & 9. We are either going to Williamsburg, Virginia to go to Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens or go to Paradise Island in the Bahamas and go to Atlantis. Atlantis is more money; we have to fly but my kids want to do that more. Williamsburg is more educational and my daughter is going to learn about next year in school. What do you think we should do? My daughter is scared of flying over water but she would do it if she got to go to Atlantis and she would enjoy Atlantis when we got there. My son is scared of water slides like Mayan Temple/Dead Mans Drop in Atlantis but he loves beaches and going and hanging out at the pools. We live in Connecticut and we want to go somewhere warm. Where do you think we should go? My husband would travel with us. Thx! more

Resolved Question: History Help!!!!!!!!!!!!?

1.After about 1825, factories began to be located near A.rivers. B.coal mines. C.the ocean. D.cotton fields. 2.Which of the following natural resources was most important for the early development of industry in Great Britain? A.coal B.iron ore C.water D.timber 3.John Kay’s invention of the “flying shuttle” led to A.the expansion of slavery in Great Britain. B.the invention of the spinning jenny. C.a rise in the price of cloth. D.many weavers losing their jobs. 4.Which of the following countries was the first to industrialize? A.The United States B.Great Britain C.France D.Japan 5.How did industrialization hurt skilled craft workers working in the cottage industry? A.It led to the creation of unions. B.It led to a shortage of raw materials. C.It shifted populations from the countryside to the city. D.It undercut prices for their products. 6.Which of the following was an effect of the factory system on both workers and society? A.More people joined the middle class. B.Workers became more skilled. C.The price of products increased. D.Workers dealt directly with merchants. 7.Mass production, which created an increase in the quantity of goods produced, led to A.more consumer goods available to more people. B.the need for skilled men to operate machinery. C.an increase in the cost of factory-made goods. D.an increase in the number of workers needed by factories. 8._____________________ enabled the United States to industrialize rapidly. A.A wealth of natural resources and a large labor force B.The importation of industrial equipment from Europe C.A strong U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine D.The criminalization of the labor movement 9.Industrialization had which of the following effects on middle-class people? A.They worked harder than ever before. B.They now had time and money to spend on leisure. C.They became active in the labor movement. D.Their standard of living decreased. 10.Britain’s colonial empire fueled the development of industry in Britain because A.the colonies provided raw materials and markets for British products. B.the war machine required quick and efficient production of goods. C.the colonies provided slave labor to work in factories. D.the colonies produced industrial equipment for Britain. 11.Which of the following was a negative result of the growth of the textile industry in Great Britain? A.Fewer cotton farms in Great Britain B.The huge population growth in the country C.The expansion of agriculture in India D.The spread of slavery in the United States 12.A region in northwestern England became known as the “black country” because A.a large number of slaves worked in industry. B.iron-smelting factories polluted the air. C.industries located there were all immensely profitable. D.the sand on the beaches was dark gray. 13.The Luddite movement emerged in order A.to agitate for the ten-hour day. B.to oppose industrial changes that were putting weavers out of work. C.to control strikes in British industries. D.to abolish child labor in factories. 14.What led to the growth of the middle class? A.The industry needed managers and other mid-level employees. B.Profits increased from small, family-owned farms. C.The prices of manufactured goods increased. D.There were more universities. 15.The mercantile system in Britain was replaced by A.entrepreneurship. B.socialism. C.department stores. D.laissez-faire economics. 16.According to Marx and Engels, establishing a society based on cooperation and equal distribution of wealth would require A.an energy crisis. B.the development of a wealthy industrial class. C.universal public education. D.a revolution. 17.Negative effects of industrialization included crowded, dirty cities and A.a decrease in the size of the middle class. B.work that required a few easily learned skills. C.polluted air and water. D.greater demand for raw materials. 18.The inventor James Watt developed _________________ that was a crucial innovation in industrialization. A.a spinning frame B.an efficient steam engine C.a cotton gin D.an assembly line 19.The idea of separate spheres implied that A.women and men should work side by side in industry. B.men provided moral guidance in the business world. C.women stayed home while men financially supported the family. D.boys and girls should be educated separately. 20.Beginning in the Industrial Revolution, Eli Whitney made the production of cotton more profitable by inventing a machine that A.produced cotton clothing. B.spun cotton into thread. C.harvested cotton plants. D.removed seeds from raw cotton blossoms. 21.In response to low wages and poor working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution, British workers organized into ____________________ in the early 1800s to p more

Resolved Question: San Juan...Is this hotel a great place to stay? Is the area in walking distance of the shopping malls?

and where the tourist go to take tours? The Sheraton Old San Juan 100 Brumbaugh Street • San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 www.sheratonoldsanjuan.com It says its The Sheraton Old San Juan is a delightfully captivating upscale hotel in the heart of picturesque Old San Juan, a city as rich in history as it is in culture. A completely unique location highlights spectacular views of the bay and puts you mere cobblestone away from 16th century Spanish fortresses, fascinating museums, art galleries, restaurants and world-class shopping. From its uniquely Spanish-colonial architecture to its comforting in-room amenities, the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel offers guests the perfect blend of Old World charm and New World elegance. AM I STAYIN IN THE RIGHT AREA. IS PLAZA LAS AMERICAS IN WALKING DISTANCE TO THIS HOTEL? I KNOW I HAVE TO TAKE A CAB RIDE FOR 5 MIN OR SO TO GET TO THE BEACH RIGHT? more

Resolved Question: Would it be tacky to decorate my bedroom in cottage style?

I live in a three bedroom, colonial style townhouse in the suburbs. Do you have to have a beach cottage to pull off this look? more

Resolved Question: Where should I go on my Honeymoon?

My fiance has left the honeymoon planning up to me. I am torn between Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and Jamaica. I was thinking of staying at either the Majestic Colonial in P.C. or Sandals in Jamaica. I really want a fun, beach holiday that won't completely break the bank...any suggestions?! more

Resolved Question: Road trip destinations near Annapolis, MD?

Instead of going to Beach Week after highschool graduation, I was planning on possibly organizing a road trip (because I don't like the beach, and still want something fun to do with a few friends who don't want to go to beach week either). My school is in Annapolis, Maryland, and I can't think of too many locations that'd be fun to go to around here. I've already been to colonial williamsburg for a week, maybe somewhere like philadelphia or pittsburg? new york city? any off-the-mill answers are welcome. I'm just brainstorming right now. more

Resolved Question: Can you define what a wedding "theme" actually is?

I know we have discussed this before, but I'm still curious. Some people talk about having "themes" for their weddings. Sometimes it can be something elaborate, like a Halloween theme, beach theme, mardi gras theme, Twilight theme, Romeo and Juliet theme, colonial theme, etc. Sometimes the theme seems to be an object, like hearts or doves or so on. And sometimes the theme is something more intangible, like "Sailing off into the sunset," "Robbed by love," "Traveling the world together" or goodness who knows. I don't get wedding themes. Never had and still don't. When people say, "I need to find a theme for my wedding" what exactly do they mean? Do they mean one of the elaborate things above, like "Should my wedding be Peter Pan themed, or should it be a Christmas in July theme?" Or, on the other hand, by "theme" do they mean the style and general appearance of the event, like the underlying design? If so, then maybe more of us have themes than we thought? For example, say my fiance and I really like orange and yellow polka dots. So we put orange and yellow polka dots on our invitations. Then we decide to put them on our wedding website. Then we find a way to incorporate them into the BM dresses or the menus or the decorations at the reception. So, does that mean we have a theme of orange and yellow polka dots? Just curious what ya'll think. I don't think weddings need themes at all -- it's a wedding! That's the theme! -- but some consistent design elements do make sense to me. more

Resolved Question: what time does first colonial start?

does anyone know what time First Colonial High School starts? also do you know if their classes are on a block schedule or are they like all in one day? & this is the First Colonial in VA beach. more

Resolved Question: Dominican Republic Drinking age? Enforced or not? At these resorts...?

is the drinking age enforced at these resorts, im 15 but look a year or 2 older, my parents dont really care and im paying an adult price: - Grand Palladium Palace Resort & Spa -Majestic Colonial Punta Cana -Dreams Punta Cana -Ocean Blue Gold & Beach Resort -Paradisus Punta Cana We will be staying in the Punta Cana area. more

Resolved Question: Is Cartagena, Colombia better than Rio De Janeiro, Brazil?

I looked at many pictures and videos of both cities. Cartagena has much better colonial architecture and a better beach. On the other hand, Rio has a better natural location and a livelier scene. I do not wish to take anything away from Rio but do you feel that Cartagena is greatly underrated as a great South American destination? more

Resolved Question: Booking a wedding in Cuba with out it having to be at the hotel your staying at! HELP!!?

i have a holiday booked at the blau Colonial in cuba with Thomas cook. We have decided to get married there also. When we approached Thomas Cook they told us they dont do wedding packages at this hotel and to get married through them we would have to change hotel which will then cost us more money to transfer. I have looked into weddings with other companies but they cant help us as we have not booked through them, I was wondering does anyone know how we can get out of this pickle! We will consider marring at another location ie chapel etc.if we have to but ideal location would be the beach thank you more

Resolved Question: I have an oil painting signed at the bottom "Wilhelmi" it's a landscape beach scene.?

man and women looking at the boats in the distance and (2) columns off to the side and it looks like they are dressed in french colonial attire. Can anyone tell me which "Wilhelmi" painted this? more

Resolved Question: Is Colonial Beach, VA a good beach for a family to spend a day? Any other beaches close to Spotsylvania VA?

My family will be vacationing in Spotsylvania VA and since we will be so close to the coast, I'm trying to find a nice beach to drive to for the day. I've read 1 horrible review of Colonial Beach VA and 1 great review. more

Resolved Question: I need help finding a tanning salon in Costa Rica.?

I only found one tanning salon in Costa Rica. It was called the Electric Beach, and it was at Plaza Colonial. The woman lied to me about the price. And I know for a fact, there are cheaper tanning salons in Costa Rica. However, I live in the San Jose area, and I need someone to help me find where another Tanning Salon is located. Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: the marine corps has served its purpose in the past, as soldiers on colonial ships to amphbious assaults in...

ww2. even until the last amphbious assault in korea some decades ago. the USMC has served its purpose and done well but it has become an icon of the past. assaulting a beach was glorious but its time has come to an end. i see the Marine Corps in the next 30 years as only a ceremonial unit. urban warfare has lowered the need for solely amphibious troops. the army, navy, and air force will be the force of the future. how many of u agree? more

Resolved Question: does anyone have any good recipes for the 4th of july?

im going to colonial beach with my family and i and i need some good recipes does anyone have any? but nothing hot though cause its like 45 min to get there and we wont eat for anther couple hours after we get there...thanks more

Resolved Question: Staying at Staybridge suites in Chesapeak,Virginia?

I finally found a place that looks good to stay with my wife, 4 year old daughter and dog.Has anyone ever stayed here, if so how is the nieghborhood, and ofcourse the hotel.What are some cool things to do.We are going to go to virginia beach, busch gardens, colonial williamsburg..any other ideas.Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Has anyone ever heard of Colonial beach in Virginia?

any details would be niceis it a nice beach? fun? things to do? more

Resolved Question: Why do so many Americans loath Mexicans if it should be the other way around?

I mean, as far as I'm concerned, Mexicans didn't declare on the US an unfair war which made Mexico lost more than half of its territory. Americnas are not racially discriminated by Mexicans, Mexicans are peaceful unlike Americans, etc, etc. I ask myself if Americans dislike Mexicans because they're jealous of their country, of their milliniar culture, of their great history, of their beautiful colonial towns and cities, of ther warm and freindly people, of their spectacular natural richness, of their beaches. Or why do you hate them so much? more

Resolved Question: Show time help.?

What are the showtimes for What happpens in Vegas. I need to for: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. And the theater is something like colonial mall 12 or broadway 12. Anyways its something with 12 in it. Oh, and it's for tomorrow. more

Resolved Question: Quaint colonial towns within 30 min drive to beach ?

Hi. I'm thinking of moving to PR and am looking for an area to live. It would be for me and my 14 year old daughter. Love Old San Juan but private school I checked were $1000.00 a month ! Can't afford that much. Does anyone know of any other quaint cities close to the beach with reasonable private school for my daughter ? Would love to live in a walkable communtiy. Thanks DW more

Resolved Question: is there a web site that has the black cat club in colonial beach va. in the 1960s. a picture and info.?

Resolved Question: Decorating ideas for beach (Cape Cod style) theme living room?

Here's is the set up, My living room has two side by side windows on one wall. I have a back door entrance into the room. With a window in the door. The kitchen and living room open up to a big opening, there's no wall in between. On the other wall is a small closet. I have a colonial blue style love seat, in one corner the tv area is across room in the corner, coffee table is in front of love seat, its glass coffee table, with shells that I arrange under neath so you can see through the top glass and see them. The rocking chair is oak wood, near one window and I have blinds up w/ white lace curtains. In front of the window is a plant stand with 3 shelves, one has a lt.blue glass vase w/flowers, 2nd is a shell and 3rd has a picture In the corner near the closet is table with a lamp, shells w/ sand I have painting on the wall of a beach behind my tv stand I have sea gull lamp next to my tv.I forget to add in the corner of the room near the back door is a old style school desk and my pc. Its not staying there but I did want to add that additional set up. Thanks all. more

Resolved Question: Would mature couples/individuals interested on bed and breakfast located at Mexico beaches (Sea of Cortez)?

Thanks, this information is for school bussiness project. Economic room own bath, bed, TV colonial style located at Gauymas downton close to shops, markets and bus station. more

Resolved Question: Your best, low cost, fun and educational family vacation in the US?

What is your's? Should be within one week or less timeframe. Beat this: We flew to Virginia Beach, Va spent one night, rented a car and drove to Kitty Hawk, NC to see the Wright Bros. Center with the 1st airplane. Then we drove to Williamsburg , VA to see the colonial town of Williamsburg restored by John D. Rockefeller Jr., stay and watch a civil war re-enactment then head off to Springfield, VA just outside Washington DC where we rented a low cost motel room and took the subway into the city, a short ride. Stay in Springfield and spend 3-4 days going into the city, spend morning to evening visiting all the free museums and sites, such as the Smithsonian and the all the capital buildings. You could spend a week and still not see it all. It is important to understand that the city is not very safe after dark, but in the daylight it is very safe. Then turn in the car or drive back to VA Beach 4hrs away. We drove back and flew home. This trip can be made within a one week timeframe. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone agree that Los Angeles is misrepresented in the Media?

Many people do not like Los Angeles, and most of them are not originally from L.A. They think it is overrated, because they expect to see what is portrayed in the media such as fancy homes, really clean streets, and lots of pretty people walking around not to mention movie stars and Hollywood. Los Angeles is a city steeped in culture from its Mexican/Colonial Spanish roots to Americana Hollywood culture that has made the city famous to its many diverse communities and cultures to the California beach life. I would like to hear from people who actually from Los Angeles or have lived here for a long period of time. more